National Highway Authority Of India vs G Athipathi

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court and the Central Administrative Tribunal regarding the promotion of the respondent as Deputy General Manager (Technical) in the National Highways Authority of India. The Court clarified that the period of deputation service can be considered as regular service for promotion purposes under the National Highways Authority of India (Recruitment, Seniority and Promotion) Regulations, 1996. The Court affirmed that the Circular issued on 22.05.2017, which allows for such consideration, is valid and applicable, thus dismissing the appeal.